In November, the Culinary Arts Program offers an upscale Tableside Dinner on Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2, in the Grady Dining Room in the Commonwealth College Center. Seating is limited. Each evening features sweet potato bisque, spiced crème fraiche, followed by potato gnocchi and fontina and celeriac puree. Diners have their choice of entrées, including blackened swordfish, braised pork shank, and steak Diane, served with sides. The dessert course is eggnog panna cotta, with warm caramel sauce. Tickets are $75 per person.

The semester ends with the traditional Culinary Arts Holiday Extravaganza on Friday, December 6, in the Commonwealth College Center. Enjoy an open wine and beer bar with a wide selection of hot and cold appetizers, followed by either braised short rib, or duck two ways. The dessert course includes an extravagant pastry table and cordial bar. Enjoy the perfect musical accompaniment and dancing with the music of Kelly Lennon. Tickets are $55 per person.

For more information, or to reserve tickets, contact Chef John Caressimo at 508.678l.2811, ext. 2111.